Pedestrian, 84, Killed After Being Struck By Motorcycle: PD: CT News

Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories from all across Connecticut on Thursday night. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories here.

Pedestrian, 84, Killed After Getting Hit By Motorcycle, ID Released: PD

The pedestrian died after being struck by a motorcycle, according to police.>>>Read More.

New Starbucks Coffee Shop Pitched As Part Of Large Development

Application submitted to town council to amend development district for the restaurant.>>>Read More.

Amazon Fresh Store Plans Advance

The Architectural Review Board approved the proposal.>>>Read More.

State Police Dispatcher Caught In Drug Sting, Now On Leave: PD

A dispatcher for the Connecticut State Police was arrested in a drug sting, authorities said.>>>Read More.

Sand Castle Goes For State Record

Raise the drawbridge and sound the trumpets: A sand castle in progress on the beach may be the largest in the state.>>>Read More.

Mystic Aquarium Releases Wayward Seal Into Ocean

Shoebert the seal, who was found in a Massachusetts town, was brought in for observation and testing this week.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Construction Begins On New Daycare Center
• Confirmed Case Of Deer Disease Reported: State
• Traffic Stop Yields Narcotics, Search Warrant Uncovers Drug Factory
• Fire Rips Through Multi-Family Home: Fire Department
• Metro-North, Family Reach Settlement Over 2013 Death: Report
• Man Reportedly Displayed Handgun To Women At Beach
• CT’s Paraeducator Of The Year Named

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